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ForwardMayo Clinic Hand Alumni Conference 2027
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options.
This conference is for Mayo Clinic Hand Orthopedic Alumni.
Course Directors: Nicholas A. Pulos, M.D. and Keith T. Aziz, M.D.
April 29 - May 1, 2027 - Mayo Clinic Leighton Auditorium - Rochester, Minnesota
This course is designed for Mayo Clinic orthopedic and plastic alumni surgeons specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery, with a focus on complex reconstruction and microvascular techniques. The program highlights contemporary approaches to trauma, peripheral nerve injury, congenital and pediatric conditions, tendon and soft tissue disorders, and microsurgical reconstruction.
| Registration Fee(s) | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $495 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees | $495 |
Target Audience
This course is designed for Mayo Clinic hand alumni.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the role of arthroscopy in the evaluation of wrist pathology.
- Review the surgical outcomes for arthritis in small joints of the hand.
- Discuss the evaluation and treatment of traumatic nerve injuries.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Thursday, April 29, 2027 Trauma & Tendon | |
7:30 a.m. | Breakfast – Exhibits Leighton Auditorium, Siebens, 2nd Floor |
8:15 a.m. | Welcome |
Session 1: Fracture & Dislocations | |
8:30 a.m.
| Distal Radius Fractures-Where Are We Now Courtney R. Carlson Strother, M.D. |
8:50 a.m.
| Scaphoid Fractures-Reflections on Vascularized Bone Grafts Allen T. Bishop, M.D. |
9:10 a.m.
| Metacarpal Fractures-Pin, Plate or Screw Alexander Y. Shin, M.D. |
9:30 a.m. | Break-Exhibits |
10:00 a.m.
| Phalangeal Fractures – Avoiding Stiffness Tamara Alexandrov, M.D. |
10:20 a.m.
| How Would I Treat That Q & A Panel |
11:30 a.m. | Lunch |
Session 2: Tendon & Soft Tissue | |
12:30 p.m.
| Flexor Tendon Repair-Tips for Success Keith T. Aziz, M.D. |
12:50 p.m.
| Wound Coverage in Traumatic Injuries Brian T. Carlsen, M.D. |
1:20 p.m.
| When and What Should we Replant in 2026 Jeffery Freidrich, M.D. |
1:40 p.m.
| Panel (50/50): Best Saves Keith T. Aziz, M.D., Brian T. Carlsen, M.D., Jeffery Freidrich, M.D. |
2:40 p.m. | Break |
Session 3: Training Symposium | |
3:00 p.m.
| Fellowship Training in 2026 Sanj Kakar, M.D. |
3:30 p.m.
| Training Residents-Competency, Feedback, and Unionization Chelsea Boe, M.D. |
4:00 p.m.
| Trainee Wellbeing-Why it Matters and What to do About it Peter C. Rhee, D.O., M.S. |
4:30 p.m.
| Mayo Trained Jonathan D. Barlow, M.D. |
5:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
Friday, April 30, 2027 Nerve, Joint, & Reconstruction | |
7:30 a.m. | Breakfast – Exhibits Leighton Auditorium, Siebens, 2nd Floor |
8:15 a.m. | Welcome |
Session 4: Nerve Surgery & Microsurgery | |
8:30 a.m.
| 25 Years with the Brachial Plexus ream Alexander Y. Shin, M.D. |
9:00 a.m.
| Hyperselective Neurectomy-What is it? Kitty Y. Wu, M.D. |
9:20 a.m.
| Radial Nerve Transfers- Why I’m a Believer Steve L. Moran, M.D. |
9:40 a.m. | Break-Exhibits |
10:10 a.m.
| TMR and Partial Hand Amputations Courtney R. Carlson Strother, M.D. |
10:30 a.m.
| Exotic Nerve Decompressions Amy Moore, M.D. |
11:00 a.m. | Lunch |
Session 5: Joint & Bone Procedures | |
12:00 p.m.
| Thumb CMC Arthroplasty – Why I Still do LRTI Marco Rizzo, M.D. |
12:20 p.m.
| Proximal Row Carpectomy vs. Four-Corner Fusion Brent DeGeorge, M.D. |
12:40 p.m.
| Small Joint Arthroplasty Peter M. Murray, M.D. |
1:00 p.m.
| Thumb Denervation - Indications and Results Sammy Tuhaffa, M.D. |
1:20 p.m.
| Thumb CMC Arthritis Debate (Mayo vs. Alumni) |
1:50 p.m. | Break |
Session 6: Wrist | |
2:10 p.m.
| Wrist Arthroscopy – what can’t we use it for Sanj Kakar, M.D. |
2:30 p.m.
| Wrist Arthroplasty Marco Rizzo, M.D. |
2:50 p.m.
| My Approach to DRUJ Instability Kate HinchCliffe, M.D. |
3:10 p.m.
| DRUJ Arthroplasty Alexander Y. Shin, M.D. |
3:30 p.m.
| Closing Summary Nicholas A. Pulos, M.D. |
3:40 p.m. | Adjourn |
6:00 p.m. | Evening Event Alumni & Mayo Networking Reception Landow Atrium |
Saturday, May 1, 2027 Pediatrics, Controversies, & Future Directions | |
7:15 a.m. | Breakfast – Exhibits Leighton Auditorium, Siebens, 2nd Floor |
7:40 a.m. | Welcome |
Session 7: Tumor & Lesions | |
7:45 a.m.
| Soft Tissue Sarcomas of the Hand Jackie Isreal, M.D. |
8:05 a.m.
| Vascular Malformations and Rare Lesions Steve L. Moran, M.D. |
8:25 a.m.
| Case-Based Panel: “The Mysterious Mass” Jackie Isreal, M.D., Steve L. Moran, M.D. |
Session 8: Pediatrics | |
8:45 a.m.
| Assessing Outcomes in Pediatric Patients Steve L. Moran, M.D. |
9:05 a.m.
| Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries Scott Kozin, M.D. |
9:25 a.m.
| My Approach to the CP Patient Peter C. Rhee, D.O., M.S. |
9:45 a.m.
| Return to Sport in Pediatric Orthopedic David Soma, M.D. |
10:05 a.m.
| Panel Steve L. Moran, M.D., Scott Kozin, M.D., Peter C. Rhee, D.O., M.S., David Soma, M.D. |
10:20 a.m. | Break |
Session 9: Controversies & Cutting Edge | |
10:35 a.m.
| Biologics in Tendon and Nerve Healing Peter C. Amadio, M.D. |
11:05 a.m. 25M | Robotics and AI in Hand Surgery Andrew Miller, M.D. |
11:30 a.m.
| Injectables-Steroids, PRP, Stem Cells Jeffery S. Brault, D.O. |
11:50 a.m.
| Using Ultrasound in my Practice Alexander Shin, M.D. |
12:10 p.m.
| Closing Summary Nicholas A. Pulos, M.D., Keith T. Aziz, M.D. |
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Travel
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant. Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registration such as airline or hotel fees are the responsibility of the registrant.
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Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
| Day Attended: | Credits: |
| Thursday | 6.50 |
| Friday | 5.25 |
| Saturday | 4.25 |
Available Credit
- 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which all individuals are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled.
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